Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 1750s.
The 8-day movement strikes and repeats hours on a bell, retaining its original verge escapement, with date aperture; "Strike/Silent" in the arch and a well engraved backplate. Fully signed to the shaped cartouche on the dial. A fine and handsome 18th English century Bracket Clock.
John CHAMPION, (1730-1779) a renowned London watch and clockmaker. A watch by him can be found in the Metropolitan Museum, New York.
Quiet Street Antiques of Bath has dated this piece to the 1750s.
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